General Information
Revision date
2019-06-12
Product name
Norgestrel
Product Synonyms
(±)-13-ethyl-17.alpha.-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one; Ovrette®;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only, not for human or veterinary use
Emergency telephone
+1 (800)424-9300, +1 (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H351, H360, H362, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction, Effects on or via lactation Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray}. P263: Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction, Effects on or via lactation Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
